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OCR / NVQ Courses Explained

The OCR / NVQ has been designed by the National Training Organisation to recognise the candidate’s ability as an instructor. It aims to provide a truly national standard, thus engendering a new era for the health and fitness industry.

  • Unit 1 Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
  • Unit 2 Health, Safety and Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness Instruction
  • Unit 3 Instructing Gym Based Exercise
  • Unit 4 Instructing Exercise to Music

The CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training comprises of 6 mandatory units
as follows:

  • Unit 1 Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
  • Unit 2 Advanced Resistance Training
  • Unit 3 Advanced Cardiovascular Training

Units 1-3 make up the CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing-gym

  • Unit 4 Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment
  • Unit 5 Nutrition and Weight Management
  • Unit 6 Business and Marketing Skills for the Fitness Professional

There are 3 optional units as follows:

  • Unit 7 Client Retention
  • Unit 8 Sports Conditioning
  • Unit 9 Training in Different Environments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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